Garage door cost in Portland, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $710 – $3,700
- Per door
- $711 – $3,505
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Portland homeowners pay roughly $710 to $3,700 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $711 to $3,505 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Portland is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $30.91 an hour in the Portland area, 6% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Portland, ME, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,549 to $2,667 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $550 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Portland, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $700 | $1,100 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $710 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Portland number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Portland wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 32% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Portland metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Portland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Portland wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$710 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,750 | $3,150 – $5,500 | $4,900 – $7,200 |
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Portland. Manchester is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, MEthis page | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Manchester, NH85 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Boston, MA85 miles | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +7% |
| Worcester, MA120 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +3% |
| Barnstable, MA135 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Providence, RI140 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Maine (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Portland comes in at #78 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Portland is 1% above the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Portland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +8% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +2% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Portland is 1.08 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.91 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.45 and $35.95 an hour. BLS counts 2,230 of them working in the area, 77.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $34.45 an hour, 13% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.72 and $38.12 an hour. About 1,870 work in the metro. That is 64.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.28 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $29.77 an hour. About 2,550 work in the metro. That is 88.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($28.45) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 3.1% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 288,480 jobs in the Portland-South Portland area. That makes it the 89th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.45 | $30.91 | $35.95 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $30.72 | $34.45 | $38.12 | $30.38 | 1.13 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.51 | $25.28 | $29.77 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
When to schedule garage door in Portland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Portland Intl Jetport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Portland (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Portland gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 69 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, October and December (5.3 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 16 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 32 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 22 | 4.5 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Portland
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Portland by the average of the local wage index (1.08) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.02. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $310 – $920 |
What nearby projects cost in Portland
Because every project leans on different trades, Portland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +3% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,300 – $58,800 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,900 | −2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Portland bid
Door size and style
A standard door with 4-5 rectangular panels is $400-$1,400 before installation; add windows and it's $600-$2,500 (HomeGuide).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
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Garage door in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Portland?
For 1 door, expect $710 to $3,700 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Portland?
About $711 to $3,505 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Portland or Manchester?
Manchester is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 1% less than Portland ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $700 out of $2,200. Materials are 64% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Portland?
$710 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Portland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Portland area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Maine?
Portland is 1% above the Maine statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $30.91 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.45 to $35.95.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Portland?
For 1 door, basic work runs $710 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Portland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Portland?
$310 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Portland
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020